A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2713883 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2715284 epoch_slot_no: 15284 block_no: 2713756 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2019-06-14 10:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4f8c23dc4bca809a13f8ce7f574d7f736b810ba3b31c9e662820dba802a7af2Block Operator
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